“REUTERS - Sunderland Manager David Moyes is wary of Swansea City's midfield threat but is confident his strikers Jermain Defoe and Victor Anichebe will earn his team three Premier League points on Saturday.” sports keedaYesterday

“Why is Jermain Defoe playing for Sunderland? No, seriously, can anyone explain why? In the modern game, especially at the elite level, goals and goal scorers have become the most sought after commodity bar none.” tbrfootball.comYesterday

“In the early hours of Sunday on the other side of the world, part of Sunderland’s present and past will, in varying ways, bring some influence to bear on what, finally, might be a ‘Bloody Big Deal’.” The Chronicle2 days ago

“Sunderland midfielder Jan Kirchhoff has hailed the goal-scoring exploits of Jermain Defoe but has emphasised the importance of teamwork and for the whole side to do their bit, the Chronicle reports.” hitc.com2 days ago

“There is more to Jermain Defoe than putting the ball in the back of the net. Sunderland fans, team-mates and management are grateful that the 34-year-old is damn good at his primary sporting role.” The Shields Gazette2 days ago

“Black Cats boss David Moyes said in the Echo this week how Anichebe had helped the star striker. Both have now scored three in the last four matches and are on fire going into Saturday’s crucial bottom-of-the-table showdown at Swansea.” Sunderland Echo2 days ago

“SUNDERLAND striker Jermain Defoe has hit out at the England national team set up, claiming he couldn’t be doing any more to earn a call up.” Daily Star3 days ago

“Speaking to talkSPORT, Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has claimed he would not want manager David Moyes to speak to England boss Gareth Southgate about a potential international return.” hitc.com3 days ago

“Sunderland star Jermain Defoe says he wouldn’t want David Moyes to approach Gareth Southgate about the striker’s ongoing omission from England recognition - an absence he believes would continue even were he to win this season’s Golden Boot.” The Chronicle3 days ago

“Jermain Defoe insists he will never give up his hope of playing for England again - but fears not even the golden boot is enough to see him pull on the Three Lions again.” Mirror3 days ago